Introduction

• Want to work in the UK but do not have a work permit? 
• Do you want to apply for a UK work permit but do not know how much it will cost you? 

We got you! In this article, we will brief you on the charges for a UK work permit to be paid by different people applying for different purposes. 

Work visa fees for the most common types of application

• Tier 2 (General) worker – £610.
• Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) worker – £244.
• Representative of an Overseas Business - £610.

1. Permission for a Tier 2 (General) worker - £610

UK Tier 2 general visa is for skilled workers and their dependents. It allows you to work in the UK for up to 12 months, after which your permission will expire unless you extend it by applying for another one. 

If you already have permission to work in Britain through this route, then there is no need to apply again. You can continue working as normal while on holiday or on business trips outside the country. The cost for this visa is £610.

2. Permission for a Tier 5 worker - £244

The price is £244. This is a one-off fee, and it covers your application for a UK Tier 5 visa, which allows you to work in the UK for up to six years.

A provisional visa costs £610 plus additional fees depending on the visa type (e.g., parent's rights). It also has an extra £1,000 processing fee which will be charged if your application takes longer than six months from the start date due to issues like missing documentation or incomplete details about yourself and family members. So, make sure these are filled out correctly before submitting any paperwork!

3. Permission for a Representative of an Overseas Business - £610

To apply for permission as a representative of an overseas business, you must be registered with HMRC and have provided proof that your company is registered in the UK.

• What is a representative of an overseas business?

A representative of an overseas business is someone who acts on behalf of another person or company in relation to their affairs over here. This could be for anything from arranging meetings with government officials and employers to helping them find accommodation, finding jobs and even making sure they pay their rent on time! 

You'll need this person if you're planning on working here long-term but don't want to get your own UK visa just yet - so make sure they're ready!

• How much does it cost?

The amount paid by a representative of an overseas business varies depending on what type they are: Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Scheme – £561 per annum, Tier 5 Temporary Worker Scheme – £237 per week, Tier 2 General Workers Scheme - £135 per week

Application for a new business person (Tier 1) - £520

The Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa is for people with exceptional talent in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, or the arts. You will need to show that you have been awarded a major international prize or medal from an internationally recognised body such as:

• The Nobel Prize in Literature
• The Nobel Prize in Physics
• A Pulitzer Prize for Journalism

IHS charge 

The IHS charge is the same regardless of age, but it is not a fee. It is a tax that you must pay for each year you are in the UK. It is payable by all non-EEA nationals who are granted permission to stay in the UK for more than 6 months. 

There are exemptions from this charge:

• If you’re applying for leave outside of the UK Tier 2 visa (general) or Tier 4 (students), your application will be refused if there are no funds available to pay the IHS charge on any visa applications made within six months after your arrival date.
• You can arrange to pay this fee in monthly instalments over two years via any online banking facility

The IHS charges are the following:

• 18-40 years old – £400 per year

If you wish to stay in the UK for more than 6 months, then there is Tier 2 visa available. The general tier 2 work permit allows people aged 18-40 years old who are not already working in the UK. 

It also allows them access to low-skilled jobs such as blue-collar jobs such as warehouse workers or factory workers if they want more experience before applying again later down their career path!

• 40-45 years old – £300 per year

If you are over 40, you will have to pay the IHS. The IHS is £400 per year for people aged 18-40, and it reduces with age until it reaches £200 at age 45+. If you've been in the UK for longer than 6 months, or if your employer has paid enough tax on your behalf that they can show proof of this, then you can be exempt from paying any amount of income tax.

• Over 45 years old – £200 per year

If you are over 45 years old and have been in the UK for more than 10 years, your application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The fee structure for a UK work permit is quite static and straightforward. It all depends on which category you wish to apply for. 

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We hope that this article has provided you with all the details regarding different fee structures for different work visa applications and that it will prove to be useful for you in obtaining your desired UK work visa. To understand more in-depth on this topic, it is wise to hire expert UK visa consultants like Work Permitz!